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New taxonomic markers for identification of Rhizobium leguminosarum and discrimination between closely related species.
Archives of microbiology - 1 Mar 2009
Janczarek Monika, Kalita Michał, Skorupska Anna Maria
Abstract excerpt
Rhizobia, producing species-specific exopolysaccharides (EPSs), comprise a very diverse group of soil bacteria that are able to establish nitrogen-fixing symbioses with legumes. Based on the sequences of R. leguminosarum EPS synthesis genes, a sensitive and reliable PCR-based method for identification and subsequent discrimination between Rhizobium species has been developed and tested. For identification of R....
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